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Household Product Labels

Household product labels often contain the wrong information - or no information - about treating poisonings.

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Dangerous Household Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons include baby oil, mineral oil, household lubricating oil, lamp oil, torch fuel, lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, motor oil, heating oil, hair oil, and some kinds of furniture polish. These slippery liquids easily can be breathed into someone's lungs when they try to swallow them. This can cause pneumonia and death.

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Oven cleaners

Most oven cleaners are highly alkaline. They can cause burns if the product is swallowed or allowed to touch the skin.  Always wear gloves when using oven cleaners. If splashed on the skin, rinse immediately with lots of room temperature water. Rinse for at least 15 minutes, then call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.

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Rust cleaners

Some rust cleaners contain a chemical called hydrofluoric acid, which causes delayed pain and serious, life-threatening burns. Check the webPOISONCONTROL® online tool for guidance or call Poison Control immediately if someone is exposed to rust cleaners.

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Toilet bowl cleaners

Toilet bowl cleaners can contain acids which can burn on contact with skin, so it’s best to wear gloves when using them.  Do not store toilet bowl cleaners within the reach of small children. If splashed on the skin, rinse immediately with lots of room temperature water. Rinse for at least 15 minutes, then call Poison Control.

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Household products containing alcohol

Many household products contain alcohol. We all know to keep wine, beer and liquor away from children, but may overlook common products like rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, mouthwash and facial toner. Store these high and out of reach of children. 

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Reed Diffusers: Household Risk

Reed diffusers are liquid air fresheners in a narrow-necked bottle with long "sticks" inserted in to the liquid. Ingredients vary, but two common ingredients can be dangerous to a child who swallows them.

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Secure battery compartments on household items

Check remote controls, bathroom scales, and key fobs. Are all battery compartments secure? Don’t let your child swallow a battery. A swallowed button battery can burn a hole in your child’s esophagus. Surgery, breathing and feeding tubes, even death could follow.

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Spring Poisoning Prevention

Check out our tips and articles for preventing springtime poisonings.

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Cleaning Sprays: How Harmful Are They?

Multi-surface cleaners contain a variety of ingredients, some of which cause irritation. If swallowed, they can cause mouth and throat irritation, stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea. Respiratory symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Redness, pain, and burning can occur if splashed on skin or in eyes. Drink water and/or rinse eyes and skin following exposure.

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